I think the general consensus is that FLAC is the best format for LMS.
IMO the best Windows tools for the job are *dbPoweramp* (the paid version) as it provides the CD ripping plus good access to the various online databases for automatic tagging but always check what it pulls down and *mp3tag* for post ripping tag correction. dbPoweramp also contains good format conversion tools. Tip. Spend some time setting up dbPoweramp. Use mostly the defaults but pay particular attention to 1) file naming conventions - as example I tag file names Artist\Album\1_01_Trackname.flac where the first 1 is disc nuber and 01 is tracknumber 2) replay gain - you can set up dbPoweramp to apply replay gain at ripping stage - there are two options to apply tags, and to apply gain. Everyone I know uses the former which just applies additional tags. The latter is a permanent adjustment to volume levels. If you are a Linux or Mac person I'm sure someone else will have the correct advice. VB2.4[/B] STORAGE *QNAP TS419P (NFS) [B]Living Room* Joggler & Pi4/Khadas -> Onkyo TXNR686 -> Celestion F20s *Office* Joggler & Pi3 -> Denon RCD N8 -> Celestion F10s *Dining Room* SB Boom *Kitchen* UE Radio (upgraded to SB Radio) *Bedroom (Bedside)* Pi Zero+DAC ->ToppingTP21 ->AKG Headphones *Bedroom (TV) & Bathroom* SB Touch ->Denon AVR ->Mordaunt Short M10s + Kef ceiling speakers *Guest Room* Joggler > Topping Amp -> Wharfedale Modus Cubes Everything controlled by iPeng & Material on iOS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ d6jg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=44051 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=114694 _______________________________________________ ripping mailing list ripping@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/ripping
